Legend claims that in 1920, Bhupinder Singh, was determined that his cricket team would succeed over a visiting English squad. To gain the upper hand, he hosted a grand party the night before the match, where he presented his guests the legendary Patiala pegs. These were famously generous four-finger whisky servings, traditionally poured from little finger to index finger. Unsurprisingly, the English players overindulged, leaving them very hungover and, consequently, vanquished the day after. Thus, the legend of the Patiala peg originated.
This inspired variation of Old Fashioned cocktail draws inspiration from the Maharaja's concoction. At the restaurant, we offer it from a specially crafted five-litre bottle, but we've adjusted the recipe to make it easier for a domestic setting.
Makes 1 litre, serving 10-12 drinks.
Place all the ingredients in a sizeable jug. Pour in 130g water, stir thoroughly, then put it in the refrigerator. It will now keep for about a few weeks.
For serving, pour about 90ml of the prepared cocktail into a rocks glass packed with ice (ideally one big block). Enjoy straight away. To honour tradition, you could use the four-finger measure for authenticity.
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